How to Talk About Your Free Time and Hobbies in English - Spoken English Lesson

This video lesson by Oli from Oxford Online English teaches how to discuss free time and hobbies in English. It covers vocabulary for various activities, how to express preferences using verbs like 'like', 'love', and 'hate', and how to add details about frequency and location. The lesson also includes tips on providing background information and using descriptive language to explain why you enjoy or dislike certain activities. The video concludes with sample answers and encourages viewers to practice speaking about their hobbies.

Why is talking about your free time a useful skill in English?

• It is a good way to start a conversation.

• It helps you practice grammar.

• It improves your writing skills.

• It helps you learn new vocabulary.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a free-time activity?

• Writing a blog

• Gardening

• Cooking

• Playing basketball

What pattern is used after the verb 'like' when talking about hobbies?

• Verb in future tense

• Verb with -ing

• Verb with -ed

• Verb in past tense

Which word can be used to make your statement stronger when talking about hobbies?

• Really

• Perhaps

• Sometimes

• Maybe

How can you make your sentences about hobbies more interesting?

• By using only one verb

• By adding details about frequency and location

• By using complex vocabulary

• By speaking quickly

What does the phrase 'my friend got me into something' mean?

• Your friend stopped you from doing it.

• Your friend introduced you to the activity.

• Your friend is better at the activity than you.

• Your friend dislikes the activity.

Why might someone dislike jogging, according to the lesson?

• It's too easy.

• It's boring.

• It's tiring.

• It's expensive.